Lakeishia
@tortellinigoat.bsky.social
Ōtepoti Dunedin, originally Hāwera
She/her
Pākehā, left leaning, autistic, medical education
Toitū te Tiriti + Free Palestine.
She/her
Pākehā, left leaning, autistic, medical education
Toitū te Tiriti + Free Palestine.
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Needless to say the fuel economy target for 2025 has been missed by a wide margin and will get worse next year.
December 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Needless to say the fuel economy target for 2025 has been missed by a wide margin and will get worse next year.
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Here, at time of writing (first minutes of 2026) is what I understand to be the case about the Manage My Health data breach. I am writing this out as a what I know and why (and don't know) as of now to help anyone trying to explain this to others.
This is a data breach with stolen patient data.
This is a data breach with stolen patient data.
December 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Here, at time of writing (first minutes of 2026) is what I understand to be the case about the Manage My Health data breach. I am writing this out as a what I know and why (and don't know) as of now to help anyone trying to explain this to others.
This is a data breach with stolen patient data.
This is a data breach with stolen patient data.
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Wanna re-live the ✨kawaii ✨ magic? Well lucky ducks, guess what we have prepared!
All of the Kawaiicon 3 talks are up on YouTube! Check em out!
youtube.com/@kawaiiconnz
All of the Kawaiicon 3 talks are up on YouTube! Check em out!
youtube.com/@kawaiiconnz
Kawaiicon NZ
New Zealand's cute infosec con (& book publishers) ✨
youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Wanna re-live the ✨kawaii ✨ magic? Well lucky ducks, guess what we have prepared!
All of the Kawaiicon 3 talks are up on YouTube! Check em out!
youtube.com/@kawaiiconnz
All of the Kawaiicon 3 talks are up on YouTube! Check em out!
youtube.com/@kawaiiconnz
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Travelling across Raukawa Moana with a small child? CANNOT recommend the Bluebridge cabins enough. Like 20% more cost if you're travelling with a car, absolute lifesaver. Ensuite toilet! You can lie down! Can reasonably let kiddo play with toys and/or watch things with sound on!
December 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Travelling across Raukawa Moana with a small child? CANNOT recommend the Bluebridge cabins enough. Like 20% more cost if you're travelling with a car, absolute lifesaver. Ensuite toilet! You can lie down! Can reasonably let kiddo play with toys and/or watch things with sound on!
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David's Webworm is the only subscription I open and read every single time. Highly recommend signing up as a paid supporter
THANKS to any paying webworm subs who made webworm possible this year. webworm works on a freemium model, where all public interest journalism is free, funded by paying subs who get extra stuff. if you want to join but are stretched - here is a 50% off deal, forever: www.webworm.co/2026special
December 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
David's Webworm is the only subscription I open and read every single time. Highly recommend signing up as a paid supporter
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I want to do something positive to end what’s been a shit year. Change up the vibe etc.
*lucky dip artwork*
For $25 incl p&p I’ll send you a piece of art, many matted, no bigger than A4. Mixed media, mainly semi abstract landscape, signed. NZ only.
DM me to order.
Reposts appreciated.
*lucky dip artwork*
For $25 incl p&p I’ll send you a piece of art, many matted, no bigger than A4. Mixed media, mainly semi abstract landscape, signed. NZ only.
DM me to order.
Reposts appreciated.
December 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I want to do something positive to end what’s been a shit year. Change up the vibe etc.
*lucky dip artwork*
For $25 incl p&p I’ll send you a piece of art, many matted, no bigger than A4. Mixed media, mainly semi abstract landscape, signed. NZ only.
DM me to order.
Reposts appreciated.
*lucky dip artwork*
For $25 incl p&p I’ll send you a piece of art, many matted, no bigger than A4. Mixed media, mainly semi abstract landscape, signed. NZ only.
DM me to order.
Reposts appreciated.
Love this (successful development of ecosystems including insects in urban spaces). The new George St is a much nicer space than what it replaced.
Dunedin's inner-city greening project shows even small spaces can be wildlife havens
Even small green spaces can bring nature back into cities, as our project in Ōtepoti Dunedin has shown.
phys.org
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Love this (successful development of ecosystems including insects in urban spaces). The new George St is a much nicer space than what it replaced.
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So the hotline’s 12 month budget was $400k. If we generously assume it spent only $200k given it operated for half of that time, that’s still $1000 per road cone removed. Nutty waste of money from the Coalition. 🤦♂️
December 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
So the hotline’s 12 month budget was $400k. If we generously assume it spent only $200k given it operated for half of that time, that’s still $1000 per road cone removed. Nutty waste of money from the Coalition. 🤦♂️
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Cradled NZ have just come out with a frankly BANGER line of merch in support of PATHA’s legal action! Get yourself a "WOKE IDEOLOGICAL FERAL" t-shirt! cradlednz.digitees.co.nz/shop/categor...
PATHA fundraising tees cradlednz
We create amazing designs.
cradlednz.digitees.co.nz
December 6, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Cradled NZ have just come out with a frankly BANGER line of merch in support of PATHA’s legal action! Get yourself a "WOKE IDEOLOGICAL FERAL" t-shirt! cradlednz.digitees.co.nz/shop/categor...
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"In July, Attorney-General Judith Collins found the bill to be inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act, and indicated 100,000 or more people could be directly or indirectly disenfranchised by the rules banning enrolment in the final 13 days before an election."
Justice Committee recommends passing Electoral Amendment Bill with some amendments - https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/580237/justice-committee-recommends-passing-electoral-amendment-bill-with-some-amendments - Details and more news at: https://nzccl.org.nz/news
Justice Committee recommends passing Electoral Amendment Bill with some amendments
The bill would prevent same-day enrolments, ban prisoners from voting, and tighten up the rules around treating.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 3:58 AM
"In July, Attorney-General Judith Collins found the bill to be inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act, and indicated 100,000 or more people could be directly or indirectly disenfranchised by the rules banning enrolment in the final 13 days before an election."
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"The Ministry of Justice found 80.2 percent of submitters opposed the bill, with 0.5 percent supporting it."
In a shock move, NACTFirst heavy committee approves law that favours them even though voters hate it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
In a shock move, NACTFirst heavy committee approves law that favours them even though voters hate it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Justice Committee recommends passing Electoral Amendment Bill with some amendments
The bill would prevent same-day enrolments, ban prisoners from voting, and tighten up the rules around treating.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
"The Ministry of Justice found 80.2 percent of submitters opposed the bill, with 0.5 percent supporting it."
In a shock move, NACTFirst heavy committee approves law that favours them even though voters hate it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
In a shock move, NACTFirst heavy committee approves law that favours them even though voters hate it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Of course Louise Upston (and her embattled leader) will ignore this advice because their real aim is to create an underclass willing to accept appalling pay and working conditions while making their stats look better
November 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Of course Louise Upston (and her embattled leader) will ignore this advice because their real aim is to create an underclass willing to accept appalling pay and working conditions while making their stats look better
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SHORT NOTICE CALL TO ARMS FOR DUNEDIN FOLKS
October 15, 2025 at 7:56 AM
SHORT NOTICE CALL TO ARMS FOR DUNEDIN FOLKS
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I just wrote a response to the FSU on my personal blog. Please share and repost - I am proud of my words here.
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September 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I just wrote a response to the FSU on my personal blog. Please share and repost - I am proud of my words here.
constellation-of-rights.ghost.io/words-are-vi...
constellation-of-rights.ghost.io/words-are-vi...
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This is an absolute disgrace.
The Public Service Act imposes duties of stewardship on chief executives, and the job of the service is to be effective as well as efficient.
How can you know if this is happening if you don’t evaluate the effects of restructuring?
#nzpol
The Public Service Act imposes duties of stewardship on chief executives, and the job of the service is to be effective as well as efficient.
How can you know if this is happening if you don’t evaluate the effects of restructuring?
#nzpol
Only 7 out of 300+ analysed restructures went back to monitor and document the after-effect and whether it's been successful.
#govis2025
#govis2025
September 1, 2025 at 2:11 AM
This is an absolute disgrace.
The Public Service Act imposes duties of stewardship on chief executives, and the job of the service is to be effective as well as efficient.
How can you know if this is happening if you don’t evaluate the effects of restructuring?
#nzpol
The Public Service Act imposes duties of stewardship on chief executives, and the job of the service is to be effective as well as efficient.
How can you know if this is happening if you don’t evaluate the effects of restructuring?
#nzpol
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Quick video for the 'we saved too many lives, spent too much $, sent inflation to the moon, made interest rates go up, and now we have to pay for our sins 😢' crowd.
The idea that NZ could have 'opted out' of global inflation surge is daft. Almost as daft as NZ opting almost uniquely for a recession.
The idea that NZ could have 'opted out' of global inflation surge is daft. Almost as daft as NZ opting almost uniquely for a recession.
August 9, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Quick video for the 'we saved too many lives, spent too much $, sent inflation to the moon, made interest rates go up, and now we have to pay for our sins 😢' crowd.
The idea that NZ could have 'opted out' of global inflation surge is daft. Almost as daft as NZ opting almost uniquely for a recession.
The idea that NZ could have 'opted out' of global inflation surge is daft. Almost as daft as NZ opting almost uniquely for a recession.
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These scams (usually selling real products, but with illegally misleading marketing) are happily allowed by Meta.
They are specifically targeting New Zealand consumers, with advertising that's illegal under NZ law, but Meta will do nothing about it.
They are specifically targeting New Zealand consumers, with advertising that's illegal under NZ law, but Meta will do nothing about it.
Fake fashion store scams hit NZ buyers and genuine shops
Online ads for fake clothing stores with New Zealand locations in their names have been surging - with hundreds of complaints to Consumer NZ.
www.rnz.co.nz
August 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
These scams (usually selling real products, but with illegally misleading marketing) are happily allowed by Meta.
They are specifically targeting New Zealand consumers, with advertising that's illegal under NZ law, but Meta will do nothing about it.
They are specifically targeting New Zealand consumers, with advertising that's illegal under NZ law, but Meta will do nothing about it.
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If 30% is a success then why bother overhauling the education qualifications as everyone is clearly a success
Minister, OT hail boot camp success despite majority reoffending
Minister, OT hail boot camp success despite majority reoffending
Seven of the 10 young men involved in the controversial boot camp pilot reoffended, Oranga Tamariki says.
www.rnz.co.nz
August 8, 2025 at 2:22 AM
If 30% is a success then why bother overhauling the education qualifications as everyone is clearly a success
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‘Reckless and unachievable’: A tired teacher critiques the proposed NCEA overhaul
‘Reckless and unachievable’: A tired teacher critiques the proposed NCEA overhaul
'In reality, we don’t have two and a half years to deliberate and prepare for this change – we have less than a few months.'...
thespinoff.co.nz
August 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
‘Reckless and unachievable’: A tired teacher critiques the proposed NCEA overhaul
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More people want to be the mayor of Dunedin than anywhere else. So who are they?
More people want to be the mayor of Dunedin than anywhere else. So who are they?
Meet the record-breaking 16 candidates vying to lead Ōtepoti....
thespinoff.co.nz
August 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
More people want to be the mayor of Dunedin than anywhere else. So who are they?
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I was wrong yesterday when I said this. It actually goes back to 1948: www.nzlii.org/nz/legis/his...
August 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I was wrong yesterday when I said this. It actually goes back to 1948: www.nzlii.org/nz/legis/his...
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Need a quick guide into how to safely decide who to vote for this election?
Then here’s a handy guide - like an airline safety plan. Watch out for candidates pushing specific ideologies based on pseudo law and organisations known to spread disinformation. They won’t help your community.
Then here’s a handy guide - like an airline safety plan. Watch out for candidates pushing specific ideologies based on pseudo law and organisations known to spread disinformation. They won’t help your community.
July 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Need a quick guide into how to safely decide who to vote for this election?
Then here’s a handy guide - like an airline safety plan. Watch out for candidates pushing specific ideologies based on pseudo law and organisations known to spread disinformation. They won’t help your community.
Then here’s a handy guide - like an airline safety plan. Watch out for candidates pushing specific ideologies based on pseudo law and organisations known to spread disinformation. They won’t help your community.
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Shane Te Pou's Herald piece on national's voter suppression says "You’ve been able to enrol up to the day before election day since 1993". This is wrong. You've been able to do it since 1954. National is trying to turn the clock back over 70 years.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/facing-pr...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/facing-pr...
Shane Te Pou: Govt trying to change rules as it faces prospect of election defeat
OPINION: The Government shouldn't try to exclude the 100,000 voters it doesn't like
www.nzherald.co.nz
August 2, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Shane Te Pou's Herald piece on national's voter suppression says "You’ve been able to enrol up to the day before election day since 1993". This is wrong. You've been able to do it since 1954. National is trying to turn the clock back over 70 years.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/facing-pr...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/facing-pr...
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454,000 people enrolled during the voting period last election. The press gallery needs to get over themselves and use their platform to represent them.
July 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
454,000 people enrolled during the voting period last election. The press gallery needs to get over themselves and use their platform to represent them.
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Renting and wondering how you tell if your home meets the Healthy Homes Standards?
The short answer is: you can't, unless you're a building professional.
The short answer is: you can't, unless you're a building professional.
July 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Renting and wondering how you tell if your home meets the Healthy Homes Standards?
The short answer is: you can't, unless you're a building professional.
The short answer is: you can't, unless you're a building professional.